** Updated to include #oldbulls listed on playoff rosters. **
In February, I created a blog post to track the Omaha Hockey #oldbulls (the name for former players coined by Ryan Walters) and where they are playing professional hockey currently. This is the April update of that post.
You can check out the April 2026 edition here.
And the March 2026 edition here.
And the February 2026 edition here.
The format is player name, (the years they were with the Mavericks), and their current team.
Joey Abate (2019-22), Providence Bruins (AHL)
– Currently competing in the 2026 AHL Calder Cup Playoffs.
Cam Berg (2021-23), Bridgeport Islanders (AHL)
➡️ Bridgeport lost in the playoffs to the Hershey Bears in April. His season is over.
Kaden Bohlsen (2020-23), South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL)
– Currently competing in the 2026 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs.
➡️ On the South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) playoff roster
Brock Bremer (2020-25), Herlev Eagles (Denmark)
Terry Broadhurst (2009-12), Indy Fuel (ECHL)
➡️ Broadhurst was not designated on the Indy Fuel (ECHL) playoff roster. His season is over.
Ryan Brushett (2019-21), Québéc Nationals (LNAH, Canada)
Kevin Conley (2018-22), Graz99ers (Austria, EIHL)
– Conley was with the Norfolk Admirals (ECHL) for 27 games, through early February. He also played 5 games with the Manitoba Moose (AHL) this season.
Brian Cooper (2012-16), Växjö Lakers HC (SHL, Sweden)
– Note: Cooper was on the 2022 Olympic Men's Hockey team in Beijing
Aidan De La Gorgendiere (2025-26), Tahoe Knight Monsters (ECHL)
➡️ The Knight Monsters were eliminated in the ECHL playoffs by the Kansas City Mavericks. His season is over.
Seth Eisele (2023-24), South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL)
– Currently competing in the 2026 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs.
➡️ On the South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) playoff roster
Colby Enns (2019-20), Utah Grizzlies (ECHL)
– Note: Enns only played one game for the Mavericks before going to the Lincoln Stars for the remainder of the season. (He retained his eligibility and went on to play four years at Northern Michigan University and one year at Merrimack College)
Jimmy Glynn (2020-25), Kansas City Mavericks (ECHL)
– – Currently competing in the 2026 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs.
➡️ On the KC Mavericks (ECHL) playoff roster
Jake Guentzel (2013-16), Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL)
– Note: Guentzel won a gold medal with the U.S. Men’s Olympic hockey team in February.
➡️ Tampa Bay was eliminated from the NHL playoffs. His season is over.
➡️ On the Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL) playoff roster
Samuel Huo (2025-26), Tahoe Knight Monsters (ECHL)
➡️ The Knight Monsters were eliminated in the ECHL playoffs by the Kansas City Mavericks. His season is over.
Harrison Israels (2024-25), Rockford IceHogs (AHL)
– Note: Israels was called up from the Indy Fuel (ECHL) on Dec. 27; He has played 31 games with the IceHogs this season (1G, 2A).
– Reassigned to the Indy Fuel for playoffs on Sunday, April 19.
– Activated from reserve for the Indy Fuel on Friday, April 24
➡️ Listed as “‘playoff eligible” on the Indy Fuel (ECHL) playoff roster
➡️ The Indy Fuel were eliminated in the ECHL playoffs by the Fort Wayne Komets. His season is over.
– On May 5, the Rockford IceHogs announced they had re-signed Israels for the 2026-27 season.
Ryan Jones (2016-2020), KC Mavericks (ECHL)
– Currently competing in the 2026 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs.
➡️ On the KC Mavericks (ECHL) playoff roster
Zach Jordan (2016-20), Maine Mariners (ECHL)
– Currently competing in the 2026 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs.
➡️ On the Maine Mariners (ECHL) playoff roster
Tristan Keck (2016-20), EC Kassel Huskies (DEL2, Germany)
Nolan Krenzen (2020-25), South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL)
– Currently competing in the 2026 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs.
➡️ On the South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) playoff roster
Jesse Lansdell (2023-24), Florida Everblades (ECHL)
– Currently competing in the 2026 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs.
Simon Latkoczy (2022-26), Greenville Swamp Rabbits (ECHL)
– Note: Latkoczy signed with the Swamp Rabbits on March 25.
➡️ The Swamp Rabbits did not make the playoffs. His season is over.
Griffin Ludtke (2022-2026), Cincinnati Cyclones (ECHL)
➡️ The Cyclones did not make the playoffs. His season is over.
Joey Martin (2007-11), Cardiff Devils (EIHL, Wales)
– Note: The “oldest” of the #oldbulls, Martin is a captain of the Devils and has played for them for 10 seasons.
➡️ Martin won the EIHL championship with the Cardiff Devils in April.
Victor Mancini (2021-24), Vancouver Canucks (NHL)
– Note: Mancini was called up to from the Abbotsford Canucks (AHL) on March 3.
➡️ The Vancouver Canucks did not make the NHL playoffs. His season is over.
Lawson McDonald (2017-19), Winkler Royals (SEMHL – South Eastern Manitoba Hockey League)
Brannon McManus (2021-22), Adirondack Thunder (ECHL)
– Note: As of 3/14/26, McManus is the point leader for his team (22-31-53).
– Currently competing in the 2026 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs.
➡️ On the Adirondack Thunder (ECHL) playoff roster
Jaycob Megna (2011-14), Henderson Silver Knights (AHL)
– Note: Jaycob Megna has also appeared in 4 games with the Vegas Golden Knights during the 2025-26 season (Jan. 2, Jan. 4, Jan. 6, and Jan. 19, 2026)
Jayson Megna (2011-12), Colorado Eagles (AHL)
– Note: Jayson Megna was playing captain in the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic (Feb. 10-11 in Rockford). He was also named MVP of the All-Star Challenge after recording four goals and three assists and leading the Pacific Division to the championship.
Joel Messner (2014-18), Fehérvár AV19 (ICEHL, Hungary)
Matt Miller (2020-24), Fort Wayne Komets (ECHL)
– Currently competing in the 2026 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs.
➡️ On the Komets (ECHL) playoff roster
Cam Mitchell (2022-2026), Wichita Thunder (ECHL)
➡️ The Wichita Thunder were eliminated in the ECHL playoffs by the Tahoe Knight Monsters. His season is over.
Mason Morelli (2015-19), Barys Astaną (KHL, Kazakhstan)
Ty Mueller (2021-24), Vancouver Canucks
➡️ The Vancouver Canucks did not make the NHL playoffs. His season is over.
Fredrik Olofsson (2015-19), Rögle BK (SHL, Sweden)
Austin Ortega (2013-17), Dresdner Eislöwen (DEL, Germany)
– Ortega was signed by the Schwenningen Wild Wings (Germany) for the 2026-27 season. (Credit: Brent Bean)
Davis Pennington (2021-23), Kalamazoo Wings (ECHL)
➡️ The Kalamazoo Wings were eliminated in the ECHL playoffs by the Fort Wayne Comets. His season is over.
Kirby Proctor (2019-24), Wichita Thunder (ECHL)
➡️ The Wichita Thunder were eliminated in the ECHL playoffs by the Tahoe Knight Monsters. His season is over.
Jack Randl (2020-24), Kansas City Mavericks (ECHL)
– Currently competing in the 2026 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs.
➡️ On the KC Mavericks (ECHL) playoff roster
Brady Risk (2024-25), Glasgow Clan (EIHL, Scotland)
– On May 1, Risk was re-signed to the Glasgow Clan for the 2026-27 season.
➡️ Played in the EIHL playoffs. Season is over.
Alex Roy (2019-21), Donnacona Metal Perreault (LHSAAAQ, Canada)
Isaiah Saville (2019-22), Greenville Swamp Rabbits (ECHL)
➡️ The Swamp Rabbits did not make the playoffs. His season is over.
Brandon Scanlin (2019-22), Hartford Wolf Pack (AHL)
➡️ The Wolf Pack did not make the playoffs. His season is over.
Nick Seeler (2012-14), Philadelphia Flyers (NHL)
Jacob Slipec (2022-26), Adirondack Thunder (ECHL)
➡️ Slipec was not designated on the Adirondack Thunder (ECHL) playoff roster. His season is over.
Sam Stange (2024-25), Florida Everblades (ECHL).
– Stange played 31 games with the Springfield Thunderbirds (AHL) before being assigned to the Allen Americans (ECHL) on Feb. 13. He started the 2025-26 season with the Florida Everblades (ECHL). He was loaned from the Springfield Thunderbirds to the Florida Everblades on March 10.
– Currently competing in the 2026 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs.
Dean Stewart (2016-20), Salavat Yulaev Ufa (KHL, Russia)
Anthony Stolarz (2012-13), Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL)
Nolan Sullivan (2019-24), Kansas City Mavericks (ECHL)
– Currently competing in the 2026 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs.
➡️ On the KC Mavericks (ECHL) playoff roster
Andrej Sustr (2010-13), Kalmar HC (HockeyAllsvenskan, Sweden)
Note: Sustr also played 11 games in the 2025-26 season for the Bridgeport Islanders (AHL)
Matej Tomek (2018-19), HC Litvinov (Czechia)
Zach Urdahl (2023-25), Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL)
– Urdahl was called up from the Penguins’ ECHL affiliate, the Wheeling Nailers, on March 2.
– Urdahl was reassigned to the Wheeling Nailers on April 5.
– Currently competing in the 2026 ECHL Kelly Cup Playoffs.
➡️ On the Wheeling Nailers (ECHL) playoff roster
Tyler Vesel (2014-18), Brynäs IF (SHL)
Jonny Tychonick (2020-23), ESV Kaufbeuren (DEL2, Germany)
– Note: He also played 18 games for HK Spassky Nova Ves (Slovakia) in the 2025-26 season
Dom Vidoli (2023-24), Les Diables Rouges de Valenciennes – VHHC (France)
Taylor Ward (2018-22), Los Angeles Kings (NHL)
– Note: Ward also played for the Kings’ AHL affiliate, the Ontario Reign, this season. Ward was signed to a two-year contract with the Kings in February.
Tyler Weiss (2018-23), Indy Fuel (ECHL)
➡️ The Indy Fuel were eliminated in the ECHL playoffs by the Fort Wayne Komets. His season is over.
➡️ On the Indy Fuel (ECHL) playoff roster
Evan Weninger (2015-19), Manchester Storm (EIHL, United Kingdom)
➡️ Played in the EIHL playoffs. Season is over.
Note: Updated 5/6/2026
